Understand the unwritten rules of your organisation

The speaker reflects on their experience working at the BBC, emphasizing the importance of publicizing one's work to advance in a competitive environment. They discuss the necessity of making strategic career decisions, whether to engage with, change, or leave an organizational culture. Ultimately, the speaker chose to move on to the NHS, seeking a career aligned with their personal values.

What did the speaker learn was crucial for career advancement at the BBC?

• Working long hours

• Completing tasks quickly

• Publicizing work to influential people

• Avoiding conflicts

What was the speaker's role at the BBC?

• Director

• Producer

• Runner

• Editor

What decision does the speaker suggest one must make regarding organizational culture?

• Ignore it completely

• Complain about it to colleagues

• Engage with it, change it, or move on

• Adapt to it without question

Why did the speaker decide to leave the BBC?

• They wanted to work in a less competitive environment

• They were offered a higher salary elsewhere

• They felt the culture couldn't be changed and didn't fit

• They were unhappy with their job role

What career value did the speaker prioritize when moving to the NHS?

• Financial stability

• International travel

• Career growth opportunities

• Alignment with personal values